[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by rcracin

So you’ve already given up on this year? That was fast

Nope but no problem,Max will earn that number 1 for next year and hope it will be a Sunday drive for RB as the Mercs have had it easy in previous seasons

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Ngilbe36

DAS was an invention. I am not discrediting anyone's hard work or gains over the winter. Im simply saying this season isnt signed/sealed/delivered since Max came in first in testing.

There's a saying over here , and it isn't lying ..."A good beginning is a half win"

And let's be honest , currently the first Red Bull tests are looking better than a broken gearbox .

2 weeks ago I already knew what would come , and it looks very promising .
I never agree with Toto , but now I do . As he said we should fear Red Bull in the new season .
In other words : MAX in a fast car with Checo on his side !

[Ngilbe36]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

There's a saying over here , and it isn't lying ..."A good beginning is a half win"

And let's be honest , currently the first Red Bull tests are looking better than a broken gearbox .

2 weeks ago I already knew what would come , and it looks very promising .
I never agree with Toto , but now I do . As he said we should fear Red Bull in the new season .
In other words : MAX in a fast car with Checo on his side !

I agree for sure. Today looked better for RBR than Merc.

But Im out here rooting for Nor and Ric anyway haha

[rcracin]

Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

Nope but no problem,Max will earn that number 1 for next year and hope it will be a Sunday drive for RB as the Mercs have had it easy in previous seasons

With the engine regs frozen, we'll see what really happens. Who knows what levels the engines are running at at the moment. RBR will always be at a disadvantage due to an engine that's really only been properly developed in the last 2 years.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Ngilbe36

I agree for sure. Today looked better for RBR than Merc.

But Im out here rooting for Nor and Ric anyway haha

OK I see . Well mate I wish you and McLaren the best of luck !

There was more going on than Grandma's broken gearbox .
Sir7ewis had to fight with his new MIB spaceship ,because it looked like a donut/drift training ..

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by rcracin

With the engine regs frozen, we'll see what really happens. Who knows what levels the engines are running at at the moment. RBR will always be at a disadvantage due to an engine that's really only been properly developed in the last 2 years.

Brundle has said that no car will be quicker than last year so we'll see how that develops. He could be right but RB has already said they've got 40hp more and the engine testing looked positive, just how it will mix with the reduced 10% downforce will be interesting.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

Brundle has said that no car will be quicker than last year so we'll see how that develops. He could be right but RB has already said they've got 40hp more and the engine testing looked positive, just how it will mix with the reduced 10% downforce will be interesting.

Alonso and his titanium plates ..

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

Great studio shot of Max with that special helmet my friend.

Should send a chill down MK

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

I really wonder what MK's reaction would be if MAX replaced 7ewis at Mercedes in '22 .
Well here we go => MKSixer ?
Of course , It would be even better if they were teammates in '22 !
That would be really *something !!!

Honestly I would LMFAO !!!

Guys, I survived 2012 with not-then-Sir Lewis at McLaren. There is nothing you can do to phase me one single bit!!

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

Brundle has said that no car will be quicker than last year so we'll see how that develops. He could be right but RB has already said they've got 40hp more and the engine testing looked positive, just how it will mix with the reduced 10% downforce will be interesting.

It's the tires, gentlemen. The have more mass which slows down everything in addition to the new aero regulations.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

It's the tires, gentlemen. The have more mass which slows down everything in addition to the new aero regulations.

Who had last season the quadrangular blown tires ?
The new '21 Pirelli's with more meat (rubber) are engineered for Mercedes !

Please my good friend ...Give me a break !

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Who had last season the quadrangular blown tires ?
The new '21 Pirelli's with more meat (rubber) are engineered for Mercedes !

Please my good friend ...Give me a break !

My friend, you are an engineer. Let's be honest. Was it only Mercedes that had tire failures?

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

My friend, you are an engineer. Let's be honest. Was it only Mercedes that had tire failures?

My friend I agree . MAX had a rear tire puncture by carbon fiber debris at Imola .
The slow-motion images showed it was by debris on track ...Last year I posted the video as well.
The mean reason why was the Mercedes multi-tire failures .
In more than one race , Mercedes got front and rear tire •*blistering !
So , Pirelli did a great job for Mercedes !

So I'm standing by my words and statement .

Confirmed by Pirelli=> https://www.motorsportweek.com/2020/...-tyre-failure/

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

Even a brave Norris couldn't risk more in a McLaren and so far the Mercs look like sleeping ducks..lets hope they remain like that with their dimples in a twist

"Checo Perez" My friend Check this out !

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

"Checo Perez" My friend Check this out !

Checo must have had the 1mm thin engine cover, it was flapping like a fish on a rod line beforehand

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

Checo must have had the 1mm thin engine cover, it was flapping like a fish on a rod line beforehand

Probably Checo is been hit by debris on his PU cover and turbulence did the rest...

Or is the HONDA PU just too strong ?

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Probably Checo is been hit by debris on his PU cover and turbulence did the rest...

Or is the HONDA PU just too strong ?

Could be the cover was hurriedly made and a few screw holds gave way causing a fissure and rushing air getting inside at such pressure causing the cover to blow apart outwards.

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Probably Checo is been hit by debris on his PU cover and turbulence did the rest...

Or is the HONDA PU just too strong ?

Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

Could be the cover was hurriedly made and a few screw holds gave way causing a fissure and rushing air getting inside at such pressure causing the cover to blow apart outwards.

Nope to both.

They are practicing sabotage for when he is ahead of Verstappen. They have a history of doing so. You saw it here first.

[rcracin]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

Nope to both.

They are practicing sabotage for when he is ahead of Verstappen. They have a history of doing so. You saw it here first.

100% correct

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

Nope to both.

They are practicing sabotage for when he is ahead of Verstappen. They have a history of doing so. You saw it here first.

Indeed my good friend . I heard the HONDA PU cover is remote controlled .
Today Horner pushed the button accidentally . And it seems to work flawlessly ....
Note : Toto Wolff confirmed it can be done . He has done it with Russell's tires in Bahrein !

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Indeed my good friend . I heard the HONDA PU cover is remote controlled .
Today Horner pushed the button accidentally . And it seems to work flawlessly ....
Note : Toto Wolff confirmed it can be done . He has done it with Russell's tires in Bahrein !

Wolfman. Master tactician in the art of sabotage.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

Wolfman. Master tactician in the art of sabotage.

Spot on my friend

Sir7ewis wasn't happy today . He said the rear of the car responded very unpredictable .
Behind the curtains he used the *S word ...
In other words : In a bad mood he said currently the W12 really s@cks .

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Spot on my friend

Sir7ewis wasn't happy today . He said the rear of the car responded very unpredictable .
Behind the curtains he used the *S word ...
In other words : In a bad mood he said currently the W12 really s@cks .

Ending up in the kitty litter wasn't in his plan and no sandbagging there I think..! Now Hammy must know what it must have been like for Max battling with a tail happy car that had to have less wing to stay with the Mercs and one that only Max could master with prowess..